bye

Used when you leave someone or end a conversation.

• Bye, see you tomorrow!
• She waved and said, “Bye!”
• Bye for now, and take care.

Similar words: goodbye, see you

Opposites: hello

Common phrases: bye for now, bye everyone, say bye

Permission to move to the next competition round without playing an opponent.

• Our team received a bye.
• A first round bye gave her time to rest.
• Which players get byes in this tournament?

Common phrases: receive a bye, first round bye, get a bye, a first round bye